Hearing this, Zhou Hegang immediately flew into a rage and slammed the table. “Zhang Yuelu! Are you saying that I’ll ruin my reputation in my final years? Sun Heyu became estranged from the Golden Tower Council and ultimately ended up imprisoned. That was what he deserved. But I have been loyal to the Daoist Order and the Golden Tower Council my entire life. You can’t lump me with Sun Heyu!”0

Zhang Yuelu replied calmly, “I’m not trying to scare you, Elder Zhou. I’m merely reminding you of a precedent. If one doesn’t learn from history, one will end up becoming the next cautionary tale.”0

Zhou Hegang glared fiercely at Zhang Yuelu. “Hmph! No wonder people say you’re domineering and stubborn. I’ve finally seen it for myself today. Zhang Yuelu, don’t forget this. I have committed no wrongdoing. I am still a Sage recognized by the Daoist Order, so you are not above me. Although I no longer hold a formal post, I have served the Daoist Order my entire life and have remained unwaveringly loyal since childhood. How many years have you worked? Yet here you are, issuing threats without shame! Do you even understand the proper order between elders and juniors?0

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